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Acetone Resistant Gloves

Added: 14:45 15.05.2008

Is anyone aware of an acetone-resistant glove that allows for work requiring fine dexterity. Everything I've tried so far has been too bulky for the work I need it for.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Gareth Wood
EHS Officer
Harman Becker Automotive Systems
gwood@harmanbecker.com

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  • Acetone Resistant Gloves

    Is anyone aware of an acetone-resistant glove that allows for work requiring fine dexterity. Everything I've tried so far has been too bulky for the work I need it for.

    Any help is greatly appreciated!

    Gareth Wood
    EHS ...

    gareth.wood | 14:45 15.05.2008
    • Re: Acetone Resistant Gloves

      We use PVC gloves. They are similar those at a petrol station. These are prone to tearing if not careful.
      Not the complete answer unfortunately.

      HSA | 09:38 02.06.2008
    • Re: Acetone Resistant Gloves

      Gareth

      Acetone is a real problem. The only glove material that works with acetone is butyl and butyl gloves tend to be thick. Nothing else workers, unfortunately, and remember that a glove that does not provide any real protection ...

      christopher.packham | 18:23 17.06.2008
    • Re: Acetone Resistant Gloves

      There are several types of glove material that are acetone resistant. See:

      http://msds.chem.ox.ac.uk/glovesbychemical.html

      Gloves made with butyl rubber, teflon, 4H, CPF 3, or Responder should work. I don't know weather gloves made of any of these ...

      jzwolak | 14:17 02.07.2008